An exciting opportunity exists for a world-class Assistant Chef de Partie to join our newly created luxury travel brand Explora Journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
* Possess familiarity with high-quality operations and presentation standards.
* Exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to train and coach subordinates.
* Serve as a liaison between Galley Management and lower positions in a Galley Operation.
* Achieve the production of international recipes on a daily basis, showcasing quality preparation and presentation skills.
* Demonstrate excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
* Ability to work in any section of a galley.
* Possess advanced knife handling skills.
* Coordinate and supervise all personnel assigned to the section.
* Review recipes on a daily basis.
* Provide food samples and show plates when requested by a direct supervisor.
* Recommend improvements and better cost control.
* Prepare daily electronic food requisitions needed in the production section.
* Possess the ability to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant, and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production.
* Maintain and ensure that Public Health regulations are followed at all times on board.
* Ensure that all HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed accordingly.
* Ensure that the assigned area of responsibility is ready for announced or unannounced inspections conducted by Ship Management or local authorities.
* Responsible for cost containment through proper use, handling, and maintenance of records, reports, supplies, and equipment within the assigned section.
* Conduct workstation spot checks to ensure items are correctly cleaned and stored to minimize deterioration and waste.
* Possess familiarity with the galley layout in terms of safety and security.
* Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
* Mentor, develop, and provide on-the-job training to assigned staff to strengthen current performance and prepare for future advancement.
* Assist the Procurement team with storing operations and quality control.
Minimum Requirements:
* High school diploma.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, or convention banqueting service.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Assistant Chef De Partie role.
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
* Effective communication with senior management.
* Able to lead and make decisions.
* Experienced in coaching subordinates.
* Cost and quality conscious.
* Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Culinary School degree.